Injury report: Star player's absence may be cause for concern

Oilers will have to keep an eye on this one!

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Injury report: Star player's absence may be cause for concern
KeyStone Press

The Edmonton Oilers aren't off to the start they had hoped for. They won their first matchup but have dropped two straight for a 1-2-0 record to begin the season. It's nothing to be too alarmed about, but a notable player's absence in the lineup recently may be a cause for concern.

Leon Draisaitl, fresh off a massive new contract, has been absent the past couple days with a swollen eye.

The Oilers don't play until Saturday night when the Ottawa Senators are in town - so the hope is that he'll heal in time, but it's hard to say as of yet. 

Vision is obviously a key component of hockey, crucial for making plays, but also for player safety.

It's imperative that Edmonton takes precaution with their star player.

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